Tennessee News Minute

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga, investing $340 million to bring the vehicle to market in the United States. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is expected at the German carmaker's official announcement on Monday. The Chattanooga plant already produces the Volkswagen Passat and Atlas at the same factory.

ATLANTA (AP) - Schools are closing early in the southeastern United States because of the threat of severe weather including tornadoes. More than a dozen school systems in northern Alabama announced they're dismissing students early Monday because of a line of storms forecasters say will move through the area. Scattered early-closings extend into central Tennessee. Other school systems say they're monitoring conditions and could release students early if conditions warrant.

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - A forum next month in Tennessee's race for governor will focus solely on rural issues. According to The Jackson Sun, the event will take place April 17 at Lane College, WBBJ-TV will broadcast it and the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee's news outlets will livestream it.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee State University alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient will be honored with a historical marker at the school's main campus. Lt. William McBryar was a Buffalo Soldier who was awarded America's highest military decoration for his actions during the Cherry Creek Campaign in the Arizona Territory in 1890. The marker will be unveiled at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tennessee State in front of Kean Hall.

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In the wake of deadly school shootings in Florida, and other mass shootings across the country, officials and police are looking for ways to prevent future bloodshed. On Sunday, police officers on the campus of Austin Peay State University offered active shooter defense training sessions.

In the wake of deadly school shootings in Florida, and other mass shootings across the country, officials and police are looking for ways to prevent future bloodshed. On Sunday, police officers on the campus of Austin Peay State University offered active shooter defense training sessions.

Oregon State center Marie Gulich, left, knocks the ball away Tennessee center Mercedes Russell, right, in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Oregon State center Marie Gulich, left, knocks the ball away Tennessee center Mercedes Russell, right, in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee lost for the first time at home in women's NCAA Tournament history when Marie Gulich had 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead sixth-seeded Oregon State to a 66-59 win on Sunday .